The Beacon Council hosts a Doing Business with the Military Workshop. Learn how to navigate the procurement process on lucrative military contracts. Cost includes breakfast and a resource workbook. 7:30 a.m.-noon. InterContinental, 2505 NW 87th Ave., Doral. $50. Details: (305) 793-0597 or www.beaconcouncil.com/events.

The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts a Real Estate Luncheon and panel discussion on "The New Now — Making Business Happen in South Florida." Panelists include Steven D. Hayworth, founding chairman and president of Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust; Teresa King Kinney, president and CEO of the Miami Association of Realtors and Peter Zalewski, founder of Condo Vultures. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. W South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. $45-$650. Details: (305) 674-1300 or chantal@miamibeachchamber.com or www.miamibeachchamber.com

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce holds an open house. Learn about ways you can get involved at an orientation by chamber Chairman Maria C. Alonso, get your "10-"11 chamber handbook, sign up for chamber committees and network with other area businesspeople. 5:30-8 p.m. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Treetop Ballroom, Watson Island. $10 registration. $250 display table. $750 and up for sponsorships. Details: (305) 577-5421 or spevents@miamichamber.com or www.miamichamber.com.

SILENT SIGNS

The Financial Planning Association of Miami-Dade holds a dinner meeting, Including a presentation by James Schmidt of Legg Mason Wealth Management Group on "Hearing Every Word They Don’t Say: A Guide to Nonverbal Buying Signs." In addition, Jorge Salazar-Carillo, professor of economics at Florida International University, and David Kelly, professor of economics at the University of Miami, will speak about "Today’s Economy — How Do You Sail Forward in a World of Headwinds?" 5:30-6 p.m. registration and networking. 6-8 p.m. dinner and presentations. University of Miami’s BankUnited Center, 1245 Dauer Drive, Hurricane 100 Room, Coral Gables. $45 members and $55 others in advance. $55 members and $70 others at the door. Details: (786) 390-7655 or info@fpamiamidade.org or www.fpamiamidade.org.

Wednesday 9/22

BAGELS AND BUSINESS

Join Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barry Johnson for "Bagels with the Boss," an informational breakfast on the chamber and how you can get involved. 8-9:45 a.m. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., ballroom level, Miami. Details: (305) 577-5486 or crenta@miamichamber.com or www.miamichamber.com.